Orcas Island, WA

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Orcas Island featuring a lake or waterhole and landscape views
Orcas Island featuring street scenes
Orcas Island featuring mountains, landscape views and forest scenes
Eastsound featuring island views, flowers and boating
Orcas Island showing general coastal views, forests and mountains

Green mountains and freshwater lakes, wildlife spotting, hiking and cycling trails all make for a memorable vacation in the Emerald Isle. 

Orcas Island is the largest island of the San Juan Islands, an archipelago located off the northwest coast of Washington State. Orcas is so lush it is known as the Emerald Isle. Visit Orcas Island to enjoy its combination of mountains and lakes, wildlife spotting and sea adventures, peaceful villages and island art.

Most of this horseshoe-shaped island is rural and hilly, with scenic roads weaving through verdant forests and orchards and passing hamlets and villages. The roads are a pleasure for drivers and a rewarding challenge for cyclists. Start in Eastsound, the island’s largest village. Learn about island history at the Orcas Island Historical Museum, shop for fresh produce and handicrafts at a farmers market or visit the galleries of local artists.

Rent a boat at Deer Harbor and visit the neighbouring San Juan Islands. Visit a pottery workshop or pull fresh oysters and clams from the water at Olga. Rejuvenate the body with yoga classes and spa treatments at Doe Bay.

Orcas Island offers adventure opportunities for all levels of fitness, including hiking, cycling, fishing and boating. Visit the 5,200-acre (2,100-hectare) Moran State Park, where over 30 miles (48 kilometers) of trails lead to freshwater lakes, waterfalls and mountain peaks. Hike to the 2,409-feet (734-meter) high Mt. Constitution to enjoy views of the Olympic Mountains and Vancouver Island. Enjoy picnics and leisurely walks around Cascade Lake then follow trails to viewpoints and nearby Cascade Falls.

Don’t miss out on a whale-watching tour and the chance to spot gray and humpback whales and orcas. April to October is the best period for sightings. Sign up for a sea kayaking excursion and visit the outer islands of the archipelago.

Traveling to Orcas Island is an enjoyable experience. Catch a ferry from Anacortes and take in the remote island scenery on the way to the Orcas Village ferry landing. The island is also served by Orcas Island Airport, which receives flights from Anacortes and Seattle.

Rosario Village

Rosario Village

2 out of 5
1400 Rosario Rd, Eastsound, WA
The price is ¥27,093 per night from Oct 1 to Oct 2
¥27,093
¥29,897 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Eastsound. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a private beach. Popular attractions Rosario Mansion Museum and Cascade Lake are located ...
Rosario Village
Outlook Inn

Outlook Inn

3 out of 5
171 Main St, Eastsound, WA
The price is ¥40,026 per night from Oct 1 to Oct 2
¥40,026
¥46,374 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Eastsound. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 meeting rooms, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
Outlook Inn
Deer Harbor Inn

Deer Harbor Inn

3 out of 5
33 Inn Lane, Deer Harbor, WA
The price is ¥26,888 per night from Oct 1 to Oct 2
¥26,888
¥29,672 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Deer Harbor. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Skull Island State Park and West Sound Marina are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (186 reviews)
"Stayed here one night and it was such a smooth stay. Didn't need to even see a staff the whole time. Check in code was given beforehand and everything was so easy. Had an early morning ferry when we left, and it was nice to be able to make a free coffee and fill water bottles with ice and water before ..."

Reviewed on Aug 25, 2025

Deer Harbor Inn
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West Beach Resort

West Beach Resort

3.5 out of 5
190 Waterfront Way, Eastsound, WA
Stay at this 3.5-star beach cabin in Eastsound. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a private beach. Popular attractions Orcas Island Golf Course and North Beach ...
West Beach Resort
Dog-friendly wood cabin with full kitchen & free WiFi near the water

Dog-friendly wood cabin with full kitchen & free WiFi near the water

Eastsound
Stay at this cabin in Eastsound. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Summit Learning Center and Mt. Constitution ...
Dog-friendly wood cabin with full kitchen & free WiFi near the water
Modern Home with Stunning Water View

Modern Home with Stunning Water View

Eastsound
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Eastsound. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and concierge services. Popular attractions Darvill's Bookstore ...
Modern Home with Stunning Water View
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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